How to Reconnect Xiaomi Wireless Headphones to Your Phone via Bluetooth: The Complete Guide 2026

Xiaomi wireless headphones are some of the most popular accessories, thanks to a combination of price, sound quality and convenience. However, even with the most reliable technology, sometimes there are problems: the phone does not see the headphones, the connection constantly breaks, or the devices refuse to mate after a firmware update. If you encounter this situation, do not rush to carry the gadget to the service center. 90% of the time, the problem is solved by resetting Bluetooth settings and reconnecting.

In this article, we’ll look at all the ways Xiaomi can reconnect headphones (including Mi True Wireless Earphones, Airdots, Redmi Buds and FlipBuds) to Android and iOS smartphones. You’ll learn how to properly remove the device from the phone’s memory, reset the headphones to factory, and what to do if the system persistently does not see the gadget.

Before you start setting up, make sure that:

• 🔋 Headphones charged (the indicator should flash or burn white/blue).
• 📱 Bluetooth on your phone is on and in search mode.
• 🔄 Headphones are in pairing mode (usually you need to hold the power button for 5-10 seconds).

1.Preparation: Compatibility and charge check

Before you reconnect your headphones, eliminate the underlying causes of problems. Most often, Bluetooth problems arise from a dead battery or firmware incompatibility. For example, Xiaomi Mi AirDots Pro headphones require Android 5.0+ iOS 10+, a) for models with support LC3-codec (for example, Xiaomi Buds 4) may need to update the software of the smartphone.

How to check the charge of headphones:

• 🔴 Red indicator – charge below 20%, you need to connect the case to the network.
• 🟢 Green/white – enough charge to pair.
• 🔄 Blinking Blue/White – Headphones in Search Mode (ready to connect).

If the indicator doesn’t burn at all, try:

1. Place the headphones in the case and close the lid for 10 seconds.
2. Connect the case to charging for 15-20 minutes.
3. Remove the headphones and hold the button on the case (if any) for 5 seconds for forced inclusion.

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi Fast Pair-enabled headphones (such as Mi True Wireless Earphones 3) can automatically connect to the latest device. If they were previously paired with another phone, they must be manually removed from the memory of that gadget.

2. Removing headphones from phone memory

If the headphones were previously connected to the phone, but now the connection is not established, the first thing to do is remove them from the list of Bluetooth devices, which will reset all the saved settings and allow you to perform clean pairing.

For Android (MIUI, Stock Android, Samsung One UI):

1. Open Settings → Bluetooth.
2. Find your headphones (such as Mi True Wireless Earphones 2) in the list.
3. Click on the icon. ⚙️ Next to the name or hold the device name.
4. Choose Forget the device or Delete it.

For iPhone (iOS):

1. Go to Settings → Bluetooth.
2. Click on the letter i next to the headphones name.
3. Choose Forget this device.

After deleting, restart the phone.This will clear the Bluetooth module cache, which often solves connection problems.

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3.Reset Xiaomi headphones to factory settings

If deleting your phone doesn't work, do a hard reset of your headphones, which erases all the connections you've saved and returns the gadget to a boxy state, and the instructions vary depending on the model.

Important: Once reset, Xiaomi headphones with ANC (Active Noise Canceling) support may temporarily lose this feature. To restore it, connect the headphones to the Mi Earphones app and update the firmware.

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If after resetting the headphones do not go into pairing mode, try to connect the case to charging for 1 minute, then remove the headphones and hold the button on the case for another 10 seconds.

4. Reconnect to the phone: step-by-step instructions

Now that the headphones are reset, you can start a new pairing.The process is slightly different for Android and iOS, and also depends on the headphone model.

For Android (MIUI):

1. Activate Bluetooth in the notification curtain or through Settings → Connections → Bluetooth.
2. Open the case cover (for models with a case) or hold the power button on the headphones for 3 seconds to activate the pairing mode.
3. In the list of available devices, find your headphones (the name usually contains Mi, Redmi or Airdots).
4. Click on the name and confirm the connection. If you request access to contacts/microphone, let me.

For the iPhone:

1. Open Settings → Bluetooth.
2. Make sure the headphones are in pairing mode (the indicator flashes white/blue).
3. In the list of Other devices, select your headphones.
4. Confirm connectivity. Some models (FlipBuds Pro) may require the installation of the Mi Earphones app for full functionality.

If the phone can't see the headphones:

• 🔄 Reboot the phone’s Bluetooth module: Turn off and turn on Bluetooth again.
• 📱 Try connecting from another device (tablet, laptop) to check the performance of the headphones.
• 🔌 If you use a Xiaomi smartphone, update the firmware through Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.

5. Solving typical connection problems

Even after resetting and re-pairing, there can be problems, and let's look at the most common ones and how to fix them.

Problem 1: The headphones are plugged in, but the sound is only one.

• 🎧 Check if the speakers are not contaminated (clean with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol).
• 🔄 Reboot the headphones: Put them in the case for 10 seconds, then pull out.
• 📲 In Bluetooth settings on your phone, forget the device and connect again.

Problem 2: Permanent connection breaks.

• 📶 Make sure there are no obstacles between the phone and the headphones (walls, metal objects).
• 🔋 Check the charge of the headphones – at a level below 15%, the connection can become unstable.
• 📱 Turn off charge saving in your phone settings (it may limit Bluetooth performance).

Problem 3: The phone sees the headphones, but it doesn’t connect (writes “Pairing Error”).

• 🔄 Reset network settings on your phone: Settings → System system → Reset → Resetting Wi-Fi, Mobile Network and Bluetooth.
• 📲 Update your headphone firmware through the Mi Earphones app (available on Google Play and App Store).
• 🔌 Try connecting your headphones to another phone, and if the problem is repeated, it's a malfunction in your headphones.

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi smartphones (e.g. Redmi Note) 10/11) post-update MIUI 14 There may be a conflict with older headphones. 2021 The solution is to roll back the firmware or use headphones in Low Latency mode).

6. Additional settings to improve communication

If the headphones are connected but are not working smoothly, optimize your Bluetooth settings on your phone, especially for models that support aptX or AAC (such as the Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro).

How to turn on the best codec for sound:

1. Activate the developer mode on your phone: go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI version and click on it 7 times.
2. Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
3. Find Bluetooth Audio Codec and select: aptX Adaptive for maximum quality (if supported); AAC for balance of quality and stability; SBC for unstable connection.

How to reduce the latency of sound (for games and videos):

• 🎮 Enable Low Latency mode in your headphone settings (available in the Mi Earphones app).
• 📱 Disable Bluetooth accessories connected to other devices in the same room (they cause interference).
• 🔊 In the phone sound settings, turn off effects (Settings) → Sound. → Sound effects).

How to extend the battery life:

• 🔋 Turn off noise cancellation (ANC), if it's not necessary.
• 📴 Reduce the volume to 70% – this will reduce the load on the battery.
• 🔄 Regularly update the firmware of headphones (every 2-3 months).

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If Xiaomi headphones don’t connect to the phone after all the manipulations, check them on another device. If the problem persists, it is a hardware malfunction (most often the Bluetooth module in the headphones fails).

7. Update to the headphone firmware via Mi Earphones

Many connectivity issues are solved by a firmware update. Use the official Mi Earphones app (formerly Mi Headphones), which is available for Android and iOS and supports most Xiaomi headphone models.

How to update firmware:

1. Download and install the Mi Earphones app from Google Play or the App Store.
2. Connect the headphones to the phone via Bluetooth.
3. Open the app and select your headphones from the device list.
4. Go to the Firmware Update section (usually displayed at the top of the screen if a new version is available).
5. Press Update and wait until the process is complete (don’t turn off the headphones!).

Notes:

• ⚠️ Do not interrupt the update process – this can lead to a breeze (breakdown) of headphones.
• 🔋 Make sure your phone and headphones are above 50%.
• 📶 Connect your phone to Wi-Fi – the firmware can weigh up to 10MB.

After the update, the headphones will automatically restart. If the app appears a notification of a successful update, but the headphones do not connect, reset them (see section 3).

FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting Xiaomi headphones